1. An adverb is a word that modifies a _______________, an _____________________, or another _________________. Examples: We looked cautiously at the picture. (adverb modifying a ___________) It was a fairly big leech. (adverb modifying an ______________) The class screamed quite loudly. (adverb modifying an _____________) I vant to suck your blood!!! It’s OK. I’ve got your back! verb adjective adverb verb adjective adverb

2. Like adjectives, adverbs also answer questions about the words they modify. They answer ___________, ___________________, _____________________, and ______________________________. How? ___ When? _ Where? To what extent?

3. Identify the adverb in each sentence. Then, tell us what question it is answering. Ken slouched hopelessly in here. Mr. Murtha smiled happily as students quickly spit out their gum. You would not believe what I heard shouted loudly. Yesterday, I laughed hysterically at the movies. I am so excited about the summer! Mrs. Lang is always very helpful.

4. Identify the adverb in each sentence. Then, tell us what question it is answering. Students grinned happily as they boarded the bus quickly. The cross-country skier went far. Teachers always enjoy working with students when they work collaboratively. When will we arrive at the beach house? I hope that we get there soon. Your science teacher will carefully select the next animal that you will dissect cautiously.

5. Identify the adverb in each sentence. Then, tell us what question it is answering. At Pina’s there are almost too many choices. The Opal students screamed loudly when they boarded the bus so gracefully. The rather large polar bear ate his lunch noisily. Yesterday, Mr. Anthony cheered exuberantly when he won the Ke$ha tickets from Q102. The extremely high winds will rip limbs off of trees tomorrow. Most students did not believe the April Fools Unami Newspaper.

6. Identify the adverb in each sentence. Then, tell us what question it is answering. Ann walks quickly. Jeremy walks more quickly than Ann. Terry walks the most quickly. I speak Spanish fluently. I work harder than my sister. Jason sings more loudly than anyone else.

7. Identify the adverb in each sentence. Then, tell us what question it is answering. I live the happiest life ever. Stephanie was the tallest woman that I have ever seen. Your Historical Person of the Year speech is more interesting than mine. The best flower show of the year is taking place tomorrow. Yesterday, I had a dream about dozing lazily on the beach next month. Frank is terribly worried that he will fail the test miserably.